Gaming [Essentials] Wii U games

[Jiehfeng]

Did I forgot to mention.......
1 +Lego City Undercover?

Long game
replay value
Hilarious Cutscenes
It´s basically GTA for Kids (and it´s actually a good thing mind you, and you´re the cop this time)
Shot Outs! (if you like them anyway)
you can be anyone in the game!
variety of vehicles!

and well, that´s about it.

The game is a masterpiece, but the loading times... God...

 

[fredajt]

So...the common 'essential wiiu game list'. Basically: if you've played a game you really liked and want to let others know, you can post it here. I (Taleweaver) will add it to the list below.

A few rules:

* you must have played the wiiU version of the game at least an hour before making a vote (please respect this one)
* wiiU games don't have to be sold on disks to be voteable. However, for everything on the eShop goes the same first rule: you need to have played the wiiU version before casting a vote.
* you can vote for a demo if you really like it, but keep in mind this does not count as voting for the full version. Also: if the demo gets pulled from the eshop, I'll also remove it from the list.
* no minus votes. Not liking a game is fine, but please allow others their opinion.
* please keep your own tabs on which games you already voted for.
* please don't edit a previous post to add new games. It'll be impossible to keep the list up to date.
* if it's a new entry, please provide a short description of the type of game.
* keep the discussions on the games themselves to a minimum. There's a "start new thread" button for a reason.
* state the full name of the game in a clear and readable fashion (one game per line, preferably with a "+1" prefix). If you can't be bothered to type more than "BLOPS 2", I'm assuming you just aren't too motivated to see it in the list. See my first reply below as an example.
* depending on how popular and largely used DLC will become, it may or may not become voteable (for the moment: please don't vote). EDIT: seeing how it can pretty much make a new game: vote for it if you like.
* I'll try and maintain this list as often as I can. Still, it may take a few days before it is updated.


That's it. And with that said...the list.


Essential: 18+
[55] Nintendoland (party game)
[53] New Super Mario Bros U (platformer)

Recommended: 8->17
[17] ZombiU (survival horror)
[16] Trine 2: Director's cut (adventure platformer)
[16] Legend of Zelda: Wind waker HD (action adventure)
[15] Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed (racing)
[14] Super Mario 3D world (platformer)
[13] Call of duty: Black Ops 2 (FPS)
[13] Lego City Undercover (action/adventure)
[11] Batman: Arkham city; armored edition (action adventure)
[10] Assassin's Creed 3 (action adventure)
[9] Nano Assault Neo (shoot 'em up)
[9] Monster hunter 3 ultimate (action adventure)
[8] Pikmin 3 (strategy/adventure)

Noteworthy: 3->7

[7] Little inferno (simulation)
[7] Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (fighting)
[6] Need for Speed Most Wanted U (racing)
[6] New Super Luigi U (platformer)
[6] Bit.Trip Presents... Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien (platformer)
[5] Mighty Switch force (platformer)
[5] Injustice: Gods Among Us (fighting)
[5] The wonderful 101 (action adventure)
[3] Ninja Gaiden 3 Razors Edge (action adventure)
[3] Mass effect 3 (RPG/shooter)
[3] Rayman Legends (platformer)

Others: 1->2

[2] The cave (adventure/puzzle)
[2] Toki Tori (platformer/puzzle)
[2] Edge (platformer)
[2] Donkey Kong country Tropical Freeze(platformer)
[1] Warriors Orochi 3 (hack 'n slash)
[1] FIFA 13 (sports)
[1] Darksiders 2 (action adventure)
[1] Toki Tori 2 (platformer/puzzle)
[1] Zen Pinball 2 (pinball)
[1] Resident evil revelations (survival horror)
[1] Lego Batman 2 (action adventure)
[1] Game & Wario(mini games)
[1] Animal Crossing Plaza (social app)
[1] Art Academy Sketchbook (drawing app)
[1] 007 legends (action adventure)
[1] Chasing Aurora (action game)
[1] Earthbound (RPG)
[1] Batman Arkham Origins (action adventure)
[1] NES remix (minigames)
[1] Assassin's Creed 4 (action adventure)
[1] Lego Marvel Superheroes
[1] Call of duty: Ghosts (FPS)
[1] Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (platformer)
[1] Unepic (platforming RPG)
[1] Sonic: lost world (platformer)
[1] NES remix 2 (minigames)
[1] Super Mario Bros 3 (eshop; platformer)

 

[fredajt]

+1 Assassin creed 3
+1 Need for speed Most Wanted => I don't really love this game but i think it can have his place here because it is one of the best car games actually.

 

[Taleweaver]

+1 Mario Kart 8. I don't think this comes much as a surprise.

 

[Bladexdsl]

The game is a masterpiece, but the loading times... God...

and a freezeerpeice

 

[Reecey]

+1 Super Mario 3D World
+1 New Super Mario bros U
+1 Zelda WWHD
+1 ZombiU
+1 Mario Kart 8
+1 NintendoLand

 

[Xabring]

1+ Mario Kart 8
IT'S A MUST HAVE!!!!
For a machine that doesn't have the monstruous graph pawa of the PS4 /XB1, it its an astonishingly, beautiful, well crafted game that highlights how powerful the Wii U truthfully is, and the game play, has very good controls both gyroscopic and with the sticks, and the inclusion of social replays (know ingame as mario kart tv) and youtube uploads, it's just the icing on the cake. Of course, it's Mario Kart, so yeah, cheap AI and frustration galore, but who cares? can't wait for smash though.

 

[Xabring]

also
+ Zelda Wind Waker HD

 

[darkangel5000]

+1 TLoZ The Wind Waker
+1 ZombiU
+1 Mario Kart 8
+1 Pikmin 3
-1 Assassin's Creed 3

 

[blaisedinsd]

+1 Mario Kart 8
+1 NES Remix
+1 NES Remix2
+1 Super Mario 3D World

 

[gbamoinonono]

+1 Mario Kart 8

 

[blaisedinsd]

+1 Shovel Knight

 

[Xabring]

+1 Shovel Knight (platformer)

 

[oji]

+1 Nintendoland
+1 New Super Mario Bros U
+1 New Super Luigi U
+1 Super Mario 3D world
+1 Pikmin 3 (DLCs worth too)
+1 Mario Kart 8
+1 Donkey Kong country Tropical Freeze
+1 Wii Party U (party game) - it have some drawbacks like a luck-based mini-games but it's still one of the best party titles overcoming even the latest Mario Party entries.

 

[Deleted member 329676]

+ Mario Kart 8
+ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

 

[Taleweaver]

+1 Donkey Kong Country: tropical freeze

I picked it up a while ago but never got around to playing it (was a promise to myself back when it was new), but it's a great game no matter how you look at it. It's very similar to DKC:r on the wii/3DS, so if you like that game then it's an instant buy.
The only downside to it is a gripe I had with the previous game as well: those bosses take ages to defeat. I don't mind them being so hard, but when dying, I always have this "damn! now I have to start ALL OVER FROM THE START" on them.

 

[WiiCube_2013]

The game is a masterpiece, but the loading times... God...

It's just your generic Lego gameplay mixed in with elements of a GTA-like game which overall is a neat idea but overused. Whichever game I play that has Lego has the same exact gameplay so I've lost interest in them.

and a freezeerpeice

I completed LCU and never froze on me.

1+ Mario Kart 8
IT'S A MUST HAVE!!!!
For a machine that doesn't have the monstruous graph pawa of the PS4 /XB1, it its an astonishingly, beautiful, well crafted game that highlights how powerful the Wii U truthfully is, and the game play, has very good controls both gyroscopic and with the sticks, and the inclusion of social replays (know ingame as mario kart tv) and youtube uploads, it's just the icing on the cake. Of course, it's Mario Kart, so yeah, cheap AI and frustration galore, but who cares? can't wait for smash though.

It's an addictive game but once you play it too much you get tired of it and then it goes back to the box, then months later it's time to play again.

I'll definitely be purchasing the DLC Bundle.

Mario Kart 8? Super Smash Kart!

 

[SnAQ]

+ 1 Hyrule Warriors
+ 1 Mario Kart 8

Hyrule Warriors is awesome in my opinion.
Mario Kart 8 is really fun if you like me have the chance of playing with your girlfriend.

 

[WiiUAre]

+1 Legend of Zelda: Wind waker HD
+1 Pikmin 3
+1 Mario Kart 8
+1 Donkey Kong country Tropical Freeze
+1 Dr. Luigi (puzzle) it's the same as the old Dr Mario. Playing this classic game for more then 20 years against my family

+1 Rayman Legends (demo)

 

[WiiCube_2013]

+ Most Wanted
+ Smash Bros.
+ Bayonetta 1
+ Bayonetta 2
+ Splatoon (looks like it'll be a fun paintball game -- way better than that piece of shit Nerf that gets its foam bullets stuck and worst case scenario you've got to buy a new batch because they're broken and don't work properly any more)